Explore the Full Summit Schedule
The Summit features a curated lineup of keynote speakers, expert panels, breakout sessions, and hands-on workshops. Each day is designed to spark ideas, foster collaboration, and showcase innovation.
Tuesday, July 21
9 AM to 5 PM – Propane Autogas Vehicle Technician Training (FREE) – Register here!
1 PM to 5 PM – Sustainable Fleet Manager Certification Training provided by NAFA (separate course registration required) – Learn more, register and pay here.
Wednesday, July 22
- 8:00 AM – Registration
- 8:00 AM – Expo Hall Opens to registered attendees.
- 8:00 AM – Networking refreshments and coffee
- 9:00 AM – Welcome with President Jim Schmidt of James Madison University
- 9:15 AM – Opening Remarks with Louise White, Deputy Energy Officer, Office of Governor
- 9:30 AM – Mainstage Keynote: Federal Policy Updates – Advanced Transportation 2030 with panelists from federal, state government and private sector
- 10:30 AM – Coffee and Networking break
- 11:00 AM – Panel: Regional Planning for Domestic Fuel Corridors with representatives from state Department of Transportation
- 12:15 PM – Lunch at East Campus Dining Hall
- 12:15 PM – Expo Hall Opens to General Public
- Workshops
- 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM – Session A1: From Pilots to Policy: Fleet Readiness for the Transition to an Alternative Fuel (Campanelli Club)
- 1:30 PM to 2:30 pm- Session A2: From Shore to Door: Designing AFV Operations Across Terminals & Logistics Hubs (Multipurpose Room)
- 2:45 PM to 4:00 PM – Session B1: Co-Investment: The Case for Public-Private Partnerships in Fleet Alt Fuel Stations (Campanelli Club)
- 2:45 PM to 4:00 PM – Session B2: The Future-Ready Shop: EVSE Service, EV Drivetrains & LPG Maintenance Playbooks (Multipurpose Room)
- 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM – Welcome Reception at AUBC
- 6:30 PM – Industry Networking Night Out – (Downtown Harrisonburg)
Thursday, July 23
- 8:00 AM – Registration
- 8:00 AM – Expo Hall Opens to registered attendees.
- 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM – Networking refreshments and coffee
- 9:10 AM – Welcome – Dr. Keith Holland, Associate Vice President, Research Economic Development and Innovation. James Madison University
- 9:25 AMto 9:45 AM– Opening Remarks – Tucker Perkins, President and CEO, Propane Education Research Council
- 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM – Mainstage Keynote: The Future of Renewable Fuels in Freight with Mike Roeth, NACFE and the Run On Less Program and Kaitlyn Bedwell of Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
- 11:00 AM – Panel: Managing a Fleet in a Complex World: Strategy at the Intersection of Policy, Prices & the Shop – Fleet manager roundtable discussion
- 12:00 PM – Lunch at East Campus Dining Hall
- 12:00PM – Expo Hall Opens to General Public
- Workshops
- 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM – Session C1: The Runway to Renewables: Redesigning Airports for SAF, UAS Charging, and Low-Carbon Ops (Campanelli Club)
- 1:30 PM to 2:30 pm- Session C2: The Depot Build‑Out Playbook: Permitting, Codes, Safety, and Phased Construction for EVs & CNG (Multipurpose Room)
- 2:45 PM to 4:00 PM – Session D1: From Lab to Lot: Integrating Battery Health Analytics with Telematics for Safer, Longer‑Lived Fleets (Campanelli Club)
- 2:45 PM to 4:00 PM – Session D2: Fueling Trust, Together: Community‑Led Choices for Cleaner Air and Shared Prosperity (Multipurpose Room)
- 4:00 PM – Closing Remarks and Celebration – (Exhibit Hall Floor)
